Troutman Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 This is a classic mini-car released in 1990 which was well known in Australia, often nicknamed a bubble on wheels etc. Its predecessor was more of a box on wheels, and ironically so was its replacement (called 121 Metro here). As a result of the tall design, interior headroom was outstanding (in contrast to the 929!). The car was powered by an efficient 1.3 litre four cylinder. A 1994 update, around the time of general cost cutting and neglect throughout the Mazda range, saw serious penny-pinching in response to exchange rate issues. The base model now had nasty grey bumpers, no wheel covers, even reduced sound deadening. However, a larger 1.5 litre engine became available at extra cost at this time. The uninspiring end around 1997 leaves a similar taste to the Eunos range, the 929 and other classics. But the 121 in particular may well have had a Mini-style cult following to continue to this day if only it had been given true successors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberdyne Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 A limited edition around 1993 was called the Funtop, which featured alloy wheels and a large fabric opening roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted August 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Should suit your image Interestingly, this model was apparently known as the "Autozam Revue". Another weird Mazda experimental name I guess. Full article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autozam_Revue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 I guess BHR might be interested in this 121; it does have a stock rear spoiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted October 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 This could well be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirmakesalot Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 id drive one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted November 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 I saw several of them today, still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirmakesalot Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 how many Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted December 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 As many as 5 spotted in one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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